Applications Open for EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women, a global programme designed to support women-led artificial intelligence
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Applications Open for EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women, a global programme designed to support women-led artificial intelligence
African Startups Secure $254M in May 2025, Topping $1B YTD
African startups continued their strong momentum in May 2025, raising a total of $254 million across 36 disclosed deals. This
Vital Capital Invests in Vastpoint to Transform Land Ownership in Emerging Markets
Impact investor Vital Capital (Vital) has announced a strategic investment in Vastpoint, a land and geospatial solutions startup working to
Cape Town Startup Loop Wins Big at Africa Tech Week 2025
Cape Town-based startup Loop Taxi (Loop) has won top honours at this year’s Sentech Africa Tech Week, clinching first
Wildcard Entries Open for the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish Competition
Wildcard entries for the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish are now open—your chance to pitch for R1m!
Applications Now Open for Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa
Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator is now open to SA startups tackling real-world challenges. Up to $25,000 in equity-free funding is up for grabs. Apply now.
SARB, BIS Launch 2025 Global TechSprint Under G20 Presidency
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in collaboration with the BIS Innovation Hub and under the G20 Presidency, has announced
Stellenbosch LaunchLab CERIBIO Boosts Biotech Startups in SA
Stellenbosch University (SU) has opened the LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotech laboratory aimed at supporting biotechnology startups. The new facility extends
Five South African Startups to Watch at Africa Tech Summit 2025
Five SA startups — CtrlFleet, Lawyered Up, NjiaPay, Rafiki, and Smartfill — are heading to Africa Tech Summit London 2025. Catch up on this and more tech news!
South Africa’s EdTech Startups: Trends, Challenges & Growth
Education in South Africa is impressive and inadequate, depending on where one looks. The country is home to several top-ranking
Zero Carbon Charge Secures R100 Million from DBSA for Off-Grid EV Network
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), a Cape Town-based startup pioneering a national network of off-grid solar powered electric vehicles (EV) charging
Venture Studios in South Africa: Models & Comparison
Venture building is one of the strongest ecosystem enablers in South Africa. Venture builders play a crucial role in helping